Sean Davich
Western Michigan struck twice during a major power play and held on for a 2-1 victory over UMass to advance to the program’s first Frozen Four (photo: Tim Brule)
Aydar Suniev’s second goal of the game in overtime gave UMass a 5-4 win over Minnesota and sets up a regional final game against Western Michigan (photo: Tim Brule)
It took two overtimes, but top seeded Western Michigan found a way past Minnesota State, 2-1, on Grant Slukynsky’s goal (photo: Tim Brule)
ST. PAUL, Minn. –- It’s pretty safe to say Western Michigan forward Alex Bump had a great time playing back in the arena where he already knew how to light up a scoreboard. Bump’s second goal of the night and third of the weekend capped a brilliant tournament for both him and his Broncos, who … Read more
ST. PAUL, Minn. -– With a No. 1 seed still within reach, Western Michigan continues to steamroll its way into another NCAA tournament. Four different players scored goals and seven players had points overall as the Broncos knocked off North Dakota 4-2 Friday night at the Xcel Enercy Center, advancing to their second Frozen Faceoff … Read more
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The last time the Denver Pioneers took the ice at Xcel Energy Center, they won and brought their 10th national championship back to the Rocky Mountains. There’s just something about playing in St. Paul that brings out good hockey for DU, and after outlasting the Arizona State Sun Devils 4-2 on … Read more
The Pioneers needed to kill only two penalties in Saturday’s championship game. Here’s a look at some key stats.
Denver’s news conference Friday before the NCAA championship game featured talk of energy, defense and a former coach offering encouragement.
Kyle McClellan was named the nation’s top men’s goalie after leading the country in save percentage and shutouts.
The Eagles, deep and powerful, pushed their way into the national championship game with skilled players scoring.
The Pioneers won a third straight one-goal game to advance to Saturday’s final.
Denver is the top offensive team in the country and Boston University is fourth. They meet in the Men’s Frozen Four semifinals on Thursday.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Revenge may not have been a motivating factor, but there’s no doubt Boston University is relishing returning the favor from how their 2023 campaign ended. Second-period goals by Shane LaChance and Jack Harvey helped the Terriers rally from a deficit to a lead they would never relinquish as they avenged their … Read more
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Minnesota forward Jaxon Nelson had himself a night to remember near his old hometown. Nelson scored twice in the third period, which included the late game-winner as Minnesota rallied to beat Omaha 3-2 on Thursday night at Denny Sanford Premier Center, advancing to Saturday night’s regional final. Nelson, a native of … Read more
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Even if the Hockey East championship game didn’t go as planned for the Terriers, it’s how they play now that matters. Now they’re one win away from a return trip to the Frozen Four. Macklin Celebrini scored and had an assist to go over 60 points for the season and six … Read more
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Denver Pioneers are no strangers to lighting up a scoreboard. The nation’s most potent offense didn’t have too many issues putting up goals night in and night out all season, but in the first half, defense had been something of a liability to offset a chunk of all that scoring. … Read more
ST. PAUL, Minn. – It can be a very difficult task to end an opponent’s season – especially when you have to rally as many times as Denver did on Friday. But the Pioneers’ high-powered offense blitzed St. Cloud State with 13 goals in a two-game road sweep three weeks ago, and they had enough … Read more
ST. PAUL, Minn. — A regular-season-ending sweep of North Dakota put Omaha in great position to make the NCAA tournament. The Mavericks all but ensured going there after advancing to the Frozen Faceoff, and another dominant victory over the regular-season champs has them within reach of a conference tournament trophy to go with it. Zach … Read more
Minnesota’s 60th NCAA tournament win sends the Golden Gophers to their second consecutive Frozen Four appearance. They’ll meet Boston University in semifinal action.
Minnesota fans may have had flashbacks to 2006 early on, but the Golden Gophers erupted for six goals in the third to down Canisius, 9-2.